animal therapy
Official Opening Ceremony of the Horse Riding Therapy Center
The Official Opening of the Horse Riding Therapy Center at Kibbutz Maggal took place on 14th October 2010.
The event started with a visit around the Centre followed by the opening ceremony with the participation of Mr. Yaakov Herzog, Minister of Welfare, Mr Shimon Tzurieli, head of ILAN, and other dignitaries.
The event started with a visit around the Centre followed by the opening ceremony with the participation of Mr. Yaakov Herzog, Minister of Welfare, Mr Shimon Tzurieli, head of ILAN, and other dignitaries.
Location:
Kibbutz MaggalContact Name:
Nina
Telephone:
09-8623228
Email:
nina@netvision.net.il
Tags: Horse Riding Therapy Center
Twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m.
24 Physically handicapped children are given horse riding, art, music and animal therapy.
Volunteers needed to assist the kids on a one on one basis. Hebrew needed.
24 Physically handicapped children are given horse riding, art, music and animal therapy.
Volunteers needed to assist the kids on a one on one basis. Hebrew needed.
Location:
Kibbutz Maggal
Contact Name:
Ruti
Telephone:
052-501 7165 Tlamim Riding Therapy Center
Description of the Project :
This project offers an enriching, warm, supportive, therapeutic and caring environment, after school hours, for physically handicapped children.
How the Project Works :
The Center provides a nurturing, enriching and therapeutic club twice a week for 4 hours. The children receive horse riding therapy, animal therapy; help with homework, art therapy, music and an afternoon meal. Each child is assisted by a volunteer.
About the Participants :
28 physically handicapped children from Jewish and Arab towns and settlements in the Hadera, Givat Olga, Pardess Hanna and Kfar Kara areas
The Partners :
ILANTlamim Riding Center, Kibbutz Maggal
Meshualam Foundation
Regional & Town councils
Department of Welfare
ESRA
Additional Information :
Currently twenty eight children, aged 8 - 17, are transported twice a week to the Center, which was opened in 2010.The reports from the Physiotherapists after one year of operation are phenominal. The children are stronger, walk better, have avoided having extra operations and are emotionally empowered by the experience. They have formed friendships and are more socially equipped.
The Costs :
Transport, Administration, Professional Staff, Equipment
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